Stories

"As a researcher I think it's important to take part in research..."

Jan Lacouturier is a Vaccine Research Participant and Senior Research Associate at NIHR Policy research Unit in Behavioural Science

Londoner proud to play his part through research in fightback against COVID-19

A 30-year-old man has spoken about his pride in aiding the national fightback against COVID-19 by taking part in vaccine research in south London.

Our Covid Year - Pam's Story

Senior Administrator Pam reflects on the last year

Rare Disease Day: ‘My life is a daily battle’

Vince Nicholas (right) with his brother Neil. Both live with the rare disease amyloidosis.

Researching in rare diseases

Dr Shabbir Moochhala of The Royal Free, talks to CRN North Thames about his research and career in Rare Disease research

Paying it forward - Kyra's Research Story

Kyra Rai, Clinical Research Intern for CRN West Midlands has a very personal reason for seeking a career in clinical research. Kyra, age 27, from Halesowen, joined the Network in November 2020 working in the laboratories at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham.

Pamela Harris: promoting health research

“I have been involved in research for years and since becoming a Research Champion the role has widened my knowledge of research and how to promote research.”

Helping In the search for a vaccine - Paul's Covid-19 research story

Paul, one of the participants in the Novavax research describes what it is like to be involved in a trial.

Reaping the rewards of research - Kirsty's Covid-19 vaccine story

Dr Kirsty Hunter writes about receiving her Covid-19 vaccine after months of working on vaccine research.

Victoria Bartle: promoting health research

"I think that people are currently more aware of medical research due to COVID and the publicity around researching symptoms, treatments, effects and vaccines, and I hope that many people see the variety of research, stay involved and move to other projects..."